The theater department at Lansing Community College may be small, but it’s in the running for some pretty big honors. Last month, its production of “Never Swim Alone” by Daniel MacIvor was selected to perform at the Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival. The regional competition kicks off in Milwaukee tomorrow.

Current State talks with director Deb Keller and star Monica Tanner, along with the coordinator of the fine and performing arts department at LCC, Melissa Kaplan, before they head to Wisconsin.

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